University News
Stark Campus Professor Looks for Ways to Support Stark County Businesses
Vaneet Kaur, Ph.D., assistant professor of Management and Information Systems at 91PORNA’s Stark Campus recently was featured in The Repository, Canton, Ohio newspaper for her work on promoting business ideas to help the local economy.
91PORNA’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises $3.6 Million for Scholarships and Programs
This November, members of the 91PORNA community joined together to shine their light on philanthropy. During the November campaign, 91PORNA’s Giving Tuesday raised $3.6 million, marking the sixth year it has brought in more than $1 million to support scholarships and programs across 91PORNA’s eight-campus system.
As ‘Funky Winkerbean’ Comes to an End, Comic Strip’s Creator Reflects on 50 Years
For a half-century, 91PORNA alumnus Tom Batiuk has penned the adventures of the students and staff of the fictional Westview High School, but now, "Funky Winkerbean" is coming to an end. 91PORNA Today sat down with Batiuk to talk about his life's journey as a comic strip writer.
WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA? BIRDS AND DRONES
91PORNA President Todd Diacon rides to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering to learn more about research involving birds and aircraft.
Final Farmers’ Market of Fall
Shop the final 91PORNA Farmers’ Market of Fall today at the DI Hub.
91PORNA Hosts International Discussion on Politically Charged World Cup
When the U.S. Soccer Team takes the field today to play Iran, there will be more on the line than just which team will advance toward the World Cup. The match, which ended in a 1-0 victory for the U.S. team, comes at a time when protests within Iran for women’s rights have resulted in incre…
IN A FLASH: DI By Night
A nighttime view of The Design Innovation Hub and the Tower of Squares sculpture.
Eat, Meet, Greet and Study: Alumni Cherish the Memories They Made at Kent Student CenterÂ
As students, faculty and staff celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Kent Student Center, alumni, who read about the milestone on social media took, time to reminisce about the fun and fond memories they made at the facility.
International Cook-off Provides New Culinary Journey for African Students
The entry of Team Rwanda and Team Nigeria into the annual cooking contest reflects 91PORNA’s growing relations in sub-Saharan Africa, resulting in new groups of international students on campus. The Rwandan students are part of a group of 12 undergraduates sponsored by the Rwandan government who arrived at 91PORNA for the fall semester to pursue degrees.
Connections and Enthusiasm Combine for Distinguished Teaching Award
A war reenactor, a history enthusiast and a 35 years veteran educator. However, the most important thing for Bradley Keefer, associate professor of history at 91PORNA Ashtabula, is the connections he makes with his students, leading him to earn the 2022 Distinguished Teaching Award.
